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Rules for "Vectors to Copenhagen"

Below are rules and guidelines for Vectors to Copenhagen. These must be adhered to and followed by every member to ensure a smooth event.

Booking

1.Do NOT crossbook

2. Do NOT book non-essential positions until all essential positions are booked for your rating class

3. Booking etiquette must be strictly observed

Controlling

1. Rules and Procedures

2. Switching of positions

Software

1. Euroscope

2. Plugins

VTC Briefings - Flow Controllers

If you have booked either EKDK_A_CTR or EKDK_E_CTR for any monday you are also part of the Flow Controller ACC team, and have additional duties.

Pre-Event

Did you book the VTC Manager position? Either one of you should. The VTC Manager position is the responsible entity for all the pre-event work, and they are as follows

Prepare Routings

Issue Simbrief Routings valid on the day. This needs to be done a few days in advance

Request f

Notice that these depend on the week because different events demands different restrictions. Normally identifiable on which of the cities Polaris have event in. Bergen or Oslo 

ENBR week:

 

VTC Briefings - TWR Kastrup

VTC Briefings - TWR Kastrup

RIU 22R/22L - TWR + GND

EKCH_A_TWR


Standard missed approach procedure MUST be given ALWAYS unless coordinated otherwise.

Missed approach 22L
Left heading 187, climb 3000’
Handover to EKCH_O_APP 118.455 

Missed approach should be announced as:
“Follow Standard Missed Approach procedure, Climb 3000” 
Or if the pilot is struggling:
"GO AROUND! Left turn NOW heading 187 climb 3000 ft." 

You should issue a Go- Around IF

Only give Go Around if needed. Every go around is a big strain on APP/F_APP.


Correlation with EKCH_C_TWR

BE AWARE of this to ease congestion and workload for the next controller 

Taxi Route For gates Handover to
Via B cross 30 hold short Z All B,C,D,E,F + A7-A15 EKCH_A_GND
Via B hold short C A4-A8 + A17-A34
EKCH_C_TWR
Via B hold short RWY30 (If vacating B5)
Via B, left onto RWY30 hold short D (If vacating B5)

Note that

EKCH_D_TWR (22R)

Northwest Southwest Southeast West North
KEMAX LANGO
NEXEN
KOPEX
SIMEG
SALLO
ODN GOLGA
VEDAR
Contact EKCH_W_DEP: 120.255
If EKCH_DEP is Offline then contact:
EKCH_O_APP: 118.455 EKCH_W_APP: 119.805

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EKCH_C_TWR

ONLY use standard taxi routes unless coordinated with EKCH_A_GND

Flights taxiing via B to hold short Z does NOT need you. A_TWR will Cross them directly.  

You can use TWY D to any extend you like. Consider early coordination with TWR and GND

As aircraft crosses Runway 30, they should as good as you can be separated into South vs. North departures

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You should assign a holding point for the departures. hand over to EKCH_D_TWR latest passing De-Icing platform A. Note that

EKCH_A_GND

Make sure you know standard taxi routes & pushback routes!

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EKCH_ D_GND

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VTC Briefings - TWR Kastrup

RIU 04R/04L - TWR + GND

EKCH_A_TWR


Standard missed approach procedure MUST be given ALWAYS unless coordinated otherwise.

Missed approach 04L
Left heading 347, climb 3000’
Handover to EKCH_W_APP 119.805 

Missed approach should be announced as:
“Follow Standard Missed Approach procedure, Climb 3000” 
Or if the pilot is struggling:
"GO AROUND! Left turn NOW heading 347 climb 3000 ft." 

You should issue a Go- Around IF

Only give Go Around if needed. Every go around is a big strain on APP/F_APP.


Correlation with EKCH_C_TWR

BE AWARE of this to ease congestion and workload for the next controller 

Taxi Route For gates Handover to
Via A cross RWY30 hold short Z B4-B19 + A7-A15 EKCH_C_TWR* (see below)
Via A cross RWY30  via F , Hold short Z B7-B9 + All C,D,E,F
Via A hold short RWY30
A4-A8 + A17-A34
EKCH_C_TWR

Note that

If airplanes vacate E3/E2 by mistake, either:

EKCH_D_TWR

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EKCH_C_TWR

ONLY use standard taxi routes unless coordinated with EKCH_A_GND

Coordinate as needed and desired with the two towers

As aircraft crosses Runway 30, they should as good as you can be separated into South vs. North departures

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Assign a holding point for each aircraft to make TWR’s task easier.

  1. You control All regional airports (Except EKOD & EKSB)
  2. You are the coordinator with the overview and the guy with the big picture. Help!
  3. Review HOLDING CONTIGENCY. Be ready to help other ACCs!

Arrivals

Only Give the expected STAR!

Arrival Descend to Next SCT
TESPI (all runways) FL250 EKDK_D_CTR (133.155)
TUDLO (all runways) FL290 EKDK_D_CTR (133.155)

NOTE* MONAK arrivals do NOT come to you, but directly to EKDK_B_CTR from EDWW_B

Regional Airports inbounds

Coordinate with local ATC. If local ATC is online descend to as prescribed.

Destination Descend to Directs available
EKYT FL130 BAKIT(26R)/GIPUG(08L)/AAL
EKBI FL130 GELBA/LOKSA (Final)
GIVNA/UVINA (south)
EPARA/ODNEV (north-base)
EKAH FL70 URUPA(28L) MOMZE(10R) TL
EKKA FL130 EBISO(09R from CH) (south base)
RIKSU(27L from CH) (final)
EKSB N/A (FL70 if from the West, 290 if from east) LIBRI (32) / VIBEN (14)
Propose direct to EKDK_D.
EKSP FL70 DINUT(28R) / TISET (08L) / VO

EKDK_D_CTR

Arrivals

Arrival Minimum separation Next SCT XFL
TESPI 15 nm (20 nm if other STARs are busy)
EKCH_W_APP (119.805) FL130
TUDLO EKCH_W_APP (119.805) FL120
EKBI (09+27) FL130 EKDK_CTR / EKBI_APP FL130

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Ensure aircraft are reaching their altitude restrictions.

Departures

SID Climb to Next ACC
GOLGA FL240 EKDK_CTR (136.485)
ODN FL280 EKDK_CTR (136.485)

EKDK_B_CTR

Arrival Initial descend Next SCT XFL
MONAK (22L) FL100 Level by NEKSO
EKCH_O_APP (118.455) FL90
MONAK (04L) FL80 Level by NEKSO EKCH_O_APP (118.455) FL90

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Do not use FL200 for holding to keep open for inbounds from NIKDA/KOSEB. If the holding is getting full above FL200, ask EDWW to do an en-route hold at NIKDA/KOSEB.

SID Climb to Next ACC
NEXEN FL280
EKDK_C_CTR (128.215) or EKDK_A_CTR (135.290) if none of these is online, to
EKDK_CTR (136.485)
LANGO
KOPEX

Holding Contingency

The holding Contingency Procedure is in effect when Holdings around ROSBI, LUGAS, and CDA get overloaded, and second-stage en-route holdings need to be taken into effect. ALL En-route holdings are assigned by EKDK_V_CTR (or C, S, N if online).

Concerned ACCs Arrival via Contingency Procedure 
EKDK_B_CTR Via NIKDA/KOSEB to MONAK  Coordinate with EDUU to enter En-route holdings at NIKDA & KOSEB. Procedure direction discretion of EDUU 
EKDK_CTR
EKDK_B_CTR
Via GESKA to MONAK Coordinate with EDYY. Level off FL290, clear to ODN and enter ODN hold Descends only after reaching holding for separation with departing traffic via LANGO/NEXEN/KOPEX. Re-plan flight via TUDLO or TESPI as appropriate. 
EKDK_CTR
EKDK_C/A_CTR
Via TALSA to TUDLO Enter en-route holding at TALSA 072/L. Handover to EKDK_D, when released for Xhold, cleared to FL290 or Holding altitude whichever is lower
Via BAVTA to TUDLO
EKDK_CTR
Via AAL to TESPI  Direct and enter en-route holding at AAL 072/L. Handover to EKDK_D, when released for Xhold, cleared to FL250 or Holding altitude whichever is lower 
Via BAVTA to TESPI

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EKCH_W_APP

Adhere to RNAV STARs and rules for handing over to EKCH_F_APP, and read the following carefully


You should NOT talk to EKCH_F_APP. He is the Silent partner.

Talk to EKCH_O_APP and coordinate spacing as well as possible.

Don’t be silent towards EKCH_O_APP. Make sure airplanes come in a nice string with the following criteria fulfilled. 


Remember to:

Handover to Final Approach

The handover to the Final approach is a sensitive subject and requires utmost care and coordination from either approach. The following procedures must be met when high-traffic loads are present:

Aircraft must be unless otherwise specifically requested by EKCH_F_APP via RTI:

RWY Altitude Inbound Speed
22L/22R 4000 MSL
ABEGI / ADOVI or earlier 200 - 230 knt.
04L/04R ERPUK / DOPEM or earlier
12 FEDJO / AGTIC or earlier
30 HUFO / COPHO or earlier

All handovers to Final should be uttered with the condition «Callsign Only» «SAS42E, Contact Final, Callsign only, 120.205» 

EKCH_F_APP may use the TAG and ROF TOPSKY functions to request specific headings and request frequencies for aircraft when desired.

EKCH_O_APP

Adhere to RNAV STARs and rules for handing over to EKCH_F_APP, and read the following carefully


You should NOT talk to EKCH_F_APP. He is the Silent partner.

Talk to EKCH_W_APP and coordinate spacing as well as possible.

Don’t be silent towards EKCH_W_APP. Make sure airplanes come in a nice string with the following criteria fulfilled.


Remember to:

Handover to Final Approach

The handover to the Final approach is a sensitive subject and requires utmost care and coordination from either approach. The following procedures must be met when high-traffic loads are present:

Aircraft must be unless otherwise specifically requested by EKCH_F_APP via RTI:

RWY Altitude Inbound Speed
22L/22R 4000 MSL
ABEGI / ADOVI or earlier 200 - 230 knt.
04L/04R ERPUK / DOPEM or earlier
12 FEDJO / AGTIC or earlier
30 HUFO / COPHO or earlier

All handovers to Final should be uttered with the condition «Callsign Only» «SAS42E, Contact Final, Callsign only, 120.205» 

EKCH_F_APP may use the TAG and ROF TOPSKY functions to request specific headings and request on frequencies for aircraft when desired.

EKCH_F_APP


Speed control within 10nm on the ILS must be EITHER:
180 until 6DME or 160 until 4DME


Dependent parallel operations: Minimum 2nm between arrivals on parallel runways.

Advise aircraft of the aircraft landing on parallel, and remember to transfer to the correct TWR

If the final gets 20nm or more, you need to enforce a complete approach stop! Do everything in your power to avoid this!!

EKCH_R_DEP (22R)

SID Primary next sector
NEXEN / LANGO / KOPEX EKDK_B_CTR
ODN / GOLGA EKDK_D_CTR
VEDAR / KEMAX ESMM_K_CTR
SIMEG / SALLO ESMS_APP

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EKCH_R_DEP (04R)

SID Primary next sector
NEXEN / LANGO / KOPEX EKDK_B_CTR
ODN / GOLGA EKDK_D_CTR
VEDAR / KEMAX ESMM_K_CTR
SIMEG / SALLO ESMS_APP

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EKCH_A_TWR (22L)


Standard missed approach procedure MUST be given ALWAYS unless coordinated otherwise.

Missed approach 22L
Left heading 187, climb 3000’
Handover to EKCH_O_APP 118.455 

Missed approach should be announced as:
“Follow Standard Missed Approach procedure, Climb 3000” 
Or if the pilot is struggling:
"GO AROUND! Left turn NOW heading 187 climb 3000 ft." 

You should issue a Go- Around IF

Only give Go Around if needed. Every go around is a big strain on APP/F_APP


Correlation with EKCH_C_TWR

You should assign a stand for arriving aircraft, and send them via the correct taxiway as shown below.

BE AWARE of this to ease congestion and workload for the next controller 

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For arrivals via B and to cargo apron to hold short Z, DO NOT hand over to C_TWR. Handover directly to EKCH_A_GND, or keep yourself for cargo apron

EKCH_A_TWR (04L)


Standard missed approach procedure MUST be given ALWAYS unless coordinated otherwise.

Missed approach 22L
Left heading 347, climb 3000’
Handover to EKCH_W_APP 119.805 

Missed approach should be announced as:
“Follow Standard Missed Approach procedure, Climb 3000” 
Or if the pilot is struggling:
"GO AROUND! Left turn NOW heading 347 climb 3000 ft." 

You should issue a Go- Around IF

Only give Go Around if needed. Every go around is a big strain on APP/F_APP


Correlation with EKCH_C_TWR

You should assign a stand for arriving aircraft, and send them via the correct taxiway as shown below.

BE AWARE of this to ease congestion and workload for the next controller 

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If airplanes vacate E3/E2 by mistake, either:

EKCH_D_TWR (22R)

Northwest Southwest Southeast West North
KEMAX LANGO
NEXEN
KOPEX
SIMEG
SALLO
ODN GOLGA
VEDAR
Contact EKCH_DEP: 120.255
If EKCH_DEP is Offline then contact:
EKCH_O_APP: 118.455 EKCH_W_APP: 119.805

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EKCH_D_TWR (04R)

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EKCH_C_TWR

ONLY use standard taxi routes unless coordinated with EKCH_A_GND

Flights taxiing via B to hold short Z does NOT need you. A_TWR will Cross them directly.  

As aircraft crosses Runway 30, they should as good as you can be separated into South vs. North departures

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Assign a holding point for each aircraft to make TWR’s task easier.

Heavy Aircraft must be assigned A1/B1

EKCH_A_GND (04R/04L)

Make sure you know standard taxi routes & pushback routes

 

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EKCH_D_GND

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VTC Briefings - TWR Kastrup

RIU 12/30 TWR+GND

VTC Briefings - TWR Kastrup

RIU ALL - DEL+S_GND

EKCH_S_GND

Your main task is sequencing airplanes for startup, by use of TSATs

Pre- Clearance:


Post Clearance

EKCH_DEL

Check for correct departure. If wrong departure is filed, Re-clear on correct departure.

No coordination needed: for A380/B748 clear off 22L/04R 
Coordination needed: All other desired departures off non-active departure runway

FLOW Management when “Readback Correct” if no EKCH_S_GND online:

  1. Tell pilot “Report Ready for startup”
  2. Pilot advises ready for startup, click RDY and to stipulate time.

A/C ready for startup:

  1. Find A/C in Startup list, and click RDY regardless of TSAT color.
  2. If TSAT is displayed in GREEN the aircraft is approved for startup
  3. If TSAT is displayed in ORANGE the TSAT window has not been reached.
  4. If still ORANGE, aircraft must wait. Tranfer to STANDBY bay until TSAT is GREEN

NOTE: If EKCH_S_GND is online, transfer immediately after advising TSAT. Use phrase.
“Readback correct, TSAT at 1225z, report ready to Apron on 121.905”

IFR flights with no SID:
Follow procedures stated in the Non Standard IFR Clearance

More info regarding CDM and its use can be found here

VTC Briefings - APP Copenhagen

VTC Briefings - APP Copenhagen

RIU ALL - APPs

EKCH_W_APP 

Adhere to RNAV STARs and rules for handing over to EKCH_F_APP, and read the following carefully


You should NOT talk to EKCH_F_APP. He is the Silent partner.

Talk to EKCH_O_APP and coordinate spacing as well as possible.

Don’t be silent towards EKCH_O_APP. Make sure airplanes come in a nice string with the following criteria fulfilled. 


Remember to:

Handover to Final Approach

The handover to the Final approach is a sensitive subject and requires utmost care and coordination from either approach. The following procedures must be met when high-traffic loads are present:

Aircraft must be unless otherwise specifically requested by EKCH_F_APP via RTI:

RWY Altitude Inbound Speed
22L/22R 4000 MSL
ABEGI / ADOVI or earlier 200 - 230 knt.
04L/04R ERPUK / DOPEM or earlier
12 FEDJO / AGTIC or earlier
30 HUFO / COPHO or earlier

For Runway 12/30 in use all airplanes MUST have MINIMUM 10-12 nm in between!

All handovers to Final should be uttered with the condition «Callsign Only» «SAS42E, Contact Final, Callsign only, 120.205» 

EKCH_F_APP may use the TAG and ROF TOPSKY functions to request specific headings and request frequencies for aircraft when desired.

EKCH_O_APP

Adhere to RNAV STARs and rules for handing over to EKCH_F_APP, and read the following carefully


You should NOT talk to EKCH_F_APP. He is the Silent partner.

Talk to EKCH_W_APP and coordinate spacing as well as possible.

Don’t be silent towards EKCH_W_APP. Make sure airplanes come in a nice string with the following criteria fulfilled.


Remember to:

Handover to Final Approach

The handover to the Final approach is a sensitive subject and requires utmost care and coordination from either approach. The following procedures must be met when high-traffic loads are present:

Aircraft must be unless otherwise specifically requested by EKCH_F_APP via RTI:

RWY Altitude Inbound Speed
22L/22R 4000 MSL
ABEGI / ADOVI or earlier 200 - 230 knt.
04L/04R ERPUK / DOPEM or earlier
12 FEDJO / AGTIC or earlier
30 HUFO / COPHO or earlier

For Runway 12/30 in use all airplanes MUST have MINIMUM 10-12 nm in between!

All handovers to Final should be uttered with the condition «Callsign Only» «SAS42E, Contact Final, Callsign only, 120.205» 

EKCH_F_APP may use the TAG and ROF TOPSKY functions to request specific headings and request frequencies for aircraft when desired.

EKCH_F_APP


Speed control before handover
ask for 220 for normal periods with tailwind not extreme
ask for 210 for periods with high load (more than 15nm finals) and extreme tailwind

Speed control
keep handover speed until turning base. Consider using 200, never less than 180
The slower the airplane the more backed up they will get, because subsequent airplanes are so much faster

Once on the ILS 180kts! 200kts if they need to catch up to airplane ahead. 160 kts once desired separation is achieved. Never minimum approach speed unless LOS is imminent

Speed control within 10nm on the ILS must be EITHER:
180 until 6-DME if they need to catch up to the guy ahead
otherwise 160 until 4-DME


Dependent parallel operations: Minimum 2nm between arrivals on parallel runways.

Advise aircraft of the aircraft landing on parallel, and transfer ALWAYS to EKCH_A_TWR for both runways

If the final gets 20nm or more, you need to enforce a complete approach stop! Do everything in your power to avoid this!!

For RIU 12/30 aim for 5nm finals to give space to departures and/or crossings

VTC Briefings - APP Copenhagen

RIU ALL - DEPs

EKCH_R_DEP / EKCH_K_DEP (22R)

Owner SID Primary next sector
K_DEP NEXEN / LANGO / KOPEX EKDK_B_CTR
R_DEP
ODN / GOLGA EKDK_D_CTR
VEDAR ESMM_K_CTR
K_DEP
KEMAX
SIMEG / SALLO ESMS_APP

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EKCH_R_DEP / EKCH_K_DEP (04R)

For NEXEN/LANGO/KOPEX/SIMEG/SALLO a turn to 185/175 is good to do as soon as they check in to speed up traffic flow

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VTC Briefings - ACC Copenhagen

VTC Briefings - ACC Copenhagen

All RIU - All ACCs

EKDK_CTR (136.485)

  1. Make sure you are familiar with the airspace divide
  2. Help D/E with managing Inbounds. And especially holdings
  3. Help B/I by taking flights from EDYY aspr. Hold Contingency
  4. You control All regional airports (Except EKOD & EKSB)
  5. You are the coordinator with the overview and the guy with the big picture. Help!
  6. Review HOLDING CONTIGENCY. Be ready to help other ACCs!

Arrivals

Only Give the expected STAR!

Arrival Descend to Next SCT
TESPI (all runways) FL250 EKDK_D_CTR (133.155)
TUDLO (all runways) FL290 EKDK_D_CTR (133.155)

NOTE* MONAK arrivals do NOT come to you, but directly to EKDK_B_CTR from EDWW_B

Regional Airports inbounds

Coordinate with local ATC. If local ATC is online descend to as prescribed.

Destination Descend to Directs available
EKYT FL130 BAKIT(26R)/GIPUG(08L)/AAL
EKBI FL130 GELBA/LOKSA (Final)
GIVNA/UVINA (south)
EPARA/ODNEV (north-base)
EKAH FL70 URUPA(28L) MOMZE(10R) TL
EKKA FL130 EBISO(09R from CH) (south base)
RIKSU(27L from CH) (final)
EKSB N/A (FL70 if from the West, 290 if from east) LIBRI (32) / VIBEN (14)
Propose direct to EKDK_D.
EKSP FL70 DINUT(28R) / TISET (08L) / VO

EKDK_D_CTR (133.155) or EKDK_E_CTR (123.730)

Arrivals

Arrival Minimum separation Next SCT XFL
TESPI

15 nm (20 nm if other STARs are busy)

ACC LAI3 point 2.4.4

EKCH_W_APP (119.805) FL130
TUDLO EKCH_W_APP (119.805) FL120
EKBI (09+27) 10nm
EKDK_CTR / EKBI_APP FL130
EKSB (RIU 32) EKDK_S_CTR/EKSP_APP/EKSB_I_TWR 3500'
EKSB (RIU 14) EKDK_S_CTR/EKSP_APP FL70

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Departures

SID Climb to Next ACC
GOLGA FL240 EKDK_CTR (136.485)
ODN FL280 EKDK_CTR (136.485)

EKDK_B_CTR

If no TIDVU arrivals are inbound, reduce all the way to 10-15 nm separation to keep flow coming

Arrival Initial descend Next SCT XFL
MONAK (22L) FL100 Level by NEKSO
EKCH_O_APP (118.455) FL90
MONAK (04L) FL80 Level by NEKSO EKCH_O_APP (118.455) FL90

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Do not use FL200 for holding to keep open for inbounds from NIKDA/KOSEB. If the holding is getting full above FL200, ask EDWW to do an en-route hold at NIKDA/KOSEB.

SID Climb to Next ACC
NEXEN FL280
EKDK_C_CTR (128.215) or EKDK_A_CTR (135.290) if none of these is online, to
EKDK_CTR (136.485)
LANGO
KOPEX

Rules for "Proceed Direct to the Regionals"

Statistics

Vectors to Copenhagen

Vectors to Copenhagen


A lot of statistics of VTC needs to be published, so we can see the data of our effort. The year started with the old format, which then moved to the new format. as you see in the long table below consider the following observations

Table of departures and arrivals and timings

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Graph of departures and arrivals

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Arrivals and Departures 

Hopefully, nobody will be surprised that MONAK is the most popular inbound routing and NEXEN/LANGO the most popular outbound. Here are the exact tables


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